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OV06 VHC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,222 mi
Last recorded154,222 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 VHC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 154,222 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 154,105 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 143,871 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 135,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 135,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 127,886 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 116,793 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 116,793 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 105,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 80,645 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,168 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 64,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,198 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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OV06 VHC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV06 VHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV06 VHC registered?

OV06 VHC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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